1. When a Memphis TV crew requests to be allowed to film the trial, what does Judge Willard Bullard do?
(a) Instructs the county courtroom deputy, Mr. Pate, to throw them out.
(b) Grants them permission so long as they do not interfere with proceedings.
(c) Advises they may only film inside the courtroom, they may not broadcast.
(d) Advises they may film, but it will all be reviewed by the county prosecutor.

2. Besides getting names and addresses, what does the Ku Klux Klan advise Freddie Cobb he must do to participate?
(a) Join the KKK and participate in the lynching of a black person.
(b) Recruit 2 additional members and join the KKK.
(c) Recruit 5 or 6 members and join the KKK.
(d) Join the KKK.

3. How much has Jake been paid by Lester Hailey prior to the indictment?
(a) $900.
(b) $1,000.
(c) $750.
(d) $550.

4. What happens when Jake calls Lester in Chicago?
(a) Lester agrees to return to Clanton with much prompting.
(b) Lester agrees to come back, but not soon.
(c) Lester agrees to return to Clanton with little prompting.
(d) Lester says he cannot return until the trial.

5. When Bo Marsharfsky calls requesting Jake to be his local associate, what is his response?
(a) Refuses, accuses him of solicitation, and threatens to report or have him reviewed by grand jury.
(b) Considers it briefly, then declines.
(c) Says nothing, and slams the phone down.
(d) Agrees.

Short Answer Questions

1. Jake Brigance advises deputies that Billy Ray Cobb could receive life plus 40 years if he is convicted on all charges, and could be paroled how soon if Tonya lives?

2. When Jake and Buckley are in the judge's office the day before the arraignment, what does the former request?

3. Why does Lucien advise Jake he needs to seek a change of venue?

4. Jake's friend Harry Rex Vonner tells him the grand jury voted how on the Hailey indictment?

5. What is Jake Brigance accustomed to doing on his office balcony?

(see the answer key)

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